
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Lewis, Stornoway, Lews Castle, Tower as Tower (19th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Lews Castle Tower in Stornoway, Lewis, was built in the 19th century, likely as a defensive or status structure by a local landowner or chieftain. It is remembered as a historic landmark in the Lewis landscape and reflects the architectural and social history of the Western Isles during the period of clan and estate dominance.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Head of the harbour at low tideHeritage place · 53 yd
Lewis, Stornoway, Lews Castle, Woodlands CentreFootbridge (period Unassigned) · 109 yd
Kenneth StreetRectilinear Enclosure (post Medieval) · 138 yd
Cromwell Street, StreetRectilinear Enclosure (post Medieval) · 138 yd
Lews Castle grounds, early springCastle, fort or tower · 262 yd
Caisteal LeòdhaisCastle · 286 yd
Evening at North Beach QuayBeach · 378 yd
Evening Sunshine at North Beach QuayBeach · 379 yd
H.M.Y. Iolaire MemorialMemorial · 453 yd
Lews CastleFormal Garden (19th Century), Glasshouse (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 480 yd
Western Isles Museum - Museum Nan EileanHeritage place · 535 yd
Herring GirlsMemorial · 541 ydOther information
Photo: David Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0